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EJ55 ZLY

2005 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

145,453 mi
Last recorded145,453 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 ZLY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2016 145,453 miles

Engine cover and Under tray fitted obscuring some components in engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Nov 2016 145,453 miles

Engine cover and Under tray fitted obscuring some components in engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 129,509 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 117,758 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 107,511 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Nov 2012 98,508 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside and offside front tyres worn low on inner and outer edges.

Pass 20 Nov 2012 98,508 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside and offside front tyres worn low on inner and outer edges.

Pass 22 Nov 2011 87,322 miles

nearside front shock absorber damp

nearside rear tyre 3mm

Fail 22 Nov 2011 87,322 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

nearside front shock absorber damp

nearside rear tyre 3mm

Pass 26 Nov 2009 64,446 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

front brake discs worn

nearside front shock absorber damp

nearside parking brake performance low

Pass 1 Dec 2008 51,483 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?

Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
8,163
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
122,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,557
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,960
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,202
parking brake recording little or no effort 7,953
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,589
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EJ55 ZLY is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2005 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 106,977 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 5 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,557 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EJ55 ZLY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 5 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 21 years old, this BMW 5 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EJ55 ZLY registered?

EJ55 ZLY is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 5 December 2005.

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